Tag: soups and stews

Split yellow pea soup

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Recipe loosely based on: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yellow-split-pea-soup-recipe.html.  Using a large Dutch oven, sauté about 2 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until rendered and browned, then set aside.  Add 1 chopped onion, 3 carrots (peeled and chopped), 4 stalks chopped celery, 5-7 sprigs thyme (leaves only), and 2 bay leaves.  Sauté until fragrant, then add 8 cups low… Continue reading Split yellow pea soup

Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)

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Using a stock pot, saute 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) in a little oil until browned.  Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Set chicken aside, and then add 1 large onion (chopped) and saute until wilted.  Add 16 oz cherry tomatoes (cut in half) and 4 garlic cloves (minced),… Continue reading Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)

Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)

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This is a dish from my childhood, one that I did not realize was part of a Korean-Chinese fusion (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Chinese_cuisine) until many years later.  This is one of my childhood favorites, with its delicate flavor and contrasting textures.  Sauté bite-sized pieces of 1/2 lb beef chuck (see Note below) in a little oil.  Season… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)